How to reach Haridwar for the Kumbh 2027 by train, air and road—nearest airport, main stations, routes from Delhi and snan-day changes.
Haridwar is one of the best-connected pilgrimage towns in North India. During the Kumbh, getting to Haridwar is easy. Getting into the mela area on snan days is what needs planning.
By train (most popular)
- Haridwar Junction is the main station, a short distance from Har Ki Pauri.
- It has direct trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Lucknow, Varanasi and many other cities.
- Fast daytime trains on the Delhi–Dehradun route stop at Haridwar, making it about a 4–5 hour trip from Delhi.
- Kumbh special trains are usually announced by Indian Railways closer to the mela, and nearby stations may be used to handle overflow.
Tip: book as soon as the reservation window opens for snan weeks, as trains fill up quickly.
By air
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the nearest, about 35 km from Haridwar (roughly 1 hour outside peak traffic).
- It has flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and other cities. Check current schedules.
- Alternatively, fly to Delhi and take a train or car (about 220 km).
By road
| From | Approx. distance | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 220 km | 5–6 hours |
| Dehradun | 55 km | 1.5 hours |
| Rishikesh | 25 km | 45–60 min |
| Chandigarh | 200 km | 4.5–5 hours |
| Lucknow | 500 km | 9–10 hours |
From Delhi, the usual route runs via Meerut, Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee. New expressway sections are opening in stages, so check the latest route before you travel. Uttarakhand Roadways (UTC) and UP Roadways run frequent buses from Delhi's ISBT Kashmere Gate. See Delhi to Haridwar for the Kumbh.
What changes during the Kumbh
- On major snan days, private vehicles are stopped at parking areas on the city's approaches, and shuttle buses run towards the ghats. Expect to walk the last stretch.
- Diversions start the evening before major snans.
- Taxis may not be able to drop you at your hotel door near Har Ki Pauri.
Read Traffic and parking on snan days.
Our advice
- Arrive the day before your snan.
- Stay within walking distance of the ghats. See Where to stay.
- Travel light: lanes near Har Ki Pauri are pedestrian-only on busy days.
Let us handle transfers
All our Haridwar Kumbh packages include pick-up and drop from Haridwar station or Dehradun airport, timed around the traffic plan.
By KMII Travel Desk · Updated 29 Sep 2026
